I love to bake. The problem is that baked goods tend to be way too high in sugar, fat, and calories! Here are a easy ways to make your baking a bit healthier without sacrificing any of the flavor:
- Replace oil with applesauce or a vegetable puree (1:1). This is a super easy replacement that minimizes fat content..
- Use whole wheat flour instead of white flour. White flour has many nutrients removed during processing. "Enriched" means that some nutrients have been added back, but not all of them! You will gain extra fiber, vitamins, and minerals by using whole wheat flour.
- Replace sour cream with Greek yogurt (1:1) for more protein and fewer calories.
- Add ground flax seeds. Flax seeds add fiber and contain omega-3 fatty acids, which support cardiovascular health. Try adding 2 tablespoons to a batch of cookies.
- Replace refined, white sugar with raw cane sugar (1:1). Not only is refined sugar bleached, it is also stripped of many nutrients. Raw cane sugar still contains some of the nutrients found in the cane juice, and doesn't have the added chemicals found in refined sugar. It is darker than refined sugar because it still contains some of the molasses, found in sugar cane. Remember though, it is still sugar, so minimizing the amount in your diet will be beneficial long-term.
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